The Foodie Trifecta: Vegan Plant-Based Recipes for Valentines, Mardi Gras, St. Patricks Day

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: mealplan

Holy food trifecta! 

The Super Bowl just happened and now it's almost Valentine's Day, then Mardi Gras and St. Patricks is coming soon! 

Don't worry, I've got you covered! 

This week's meal plan is full of celebratory hits! 

You definitely don't want to miss this tasty mouth party! 

Simple, easy, healthy, plant-based recipes.

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INCLUDED WITH THIS MEAL PLAN:

Mighty Aphrodite Bowls

Ethiopian red lentils 

Irish nachos

Broccoli Fritters

Palak "Paneer"

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Week 5: Edit your spice rack for less clutter and better flavor

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: minimalist

Week 5's challenge was to "edit your spice" rack. 

While my main spice drawer is beautifully organized (see below) my overstock was getting out of control. 

Main Spice drawer:

Overstock (BEFORE)

What I Did: 

✔️ Refilled my salt and pepper grinders

✔️ Topped off spices with the 'back stock' 

✔️ Resolved to buy LESS when I purchase bulk bin spices 

✔️ Evaluated what I actually use in the next year 

✔️ Gifted what I 'rejected' 👇

Since I know …

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Tailgate with this vegan chili tomorrow (plant-based, oil-free, vegan, football chili)

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: recipe

I bring this chili to potluck/party gatherings since it is usually 'safe' for any guest to eat, especially if I use the rice option with coconut aminos. That way it is gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan. 

If chili isn't your thing, here are 72 vegan super bowl game day recipes to consider. All of those recipes are in the app and immediately accessible with a 7-day free trial

This week's meal plan also has frito pie and super bowl vegan …

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Make it Tonight: Loaded Mexican Potatoes

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: recipe

This is one of my go-to meals when I don't feel like cooking.

Like a PB&J, it never disappoints. 

Nearly all of these ingredients are pantry staples too, making it another cheap/always available option. 

More easy, pantry-inspired vegan meals here.

What You Need:

1 potato 

1/4 cup frozen corn, thaw

1/2 cup salsa 

1/3 cup black beans or refried 

2 tbsp sliced black olives 

1 green onion, sliced 

guacamole or corn chops (optional) crumble 

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Microwave or bake …

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Week 4: I can't believe I had so many mismatched containers in an unusual place

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: minimalist

Last week's challenge inflated my ego (spoilers: I had no expired items in my pantry) and as soon as I read this week's challenge: 

Week 4: Let go of mismatched containers

I was feeling smug. I didn't have any, right?

Since I meal plan and batch cook every week, I am familiar with all our food/meal storage containers. 

There are no missing tops or bottoms... nothing is mismatching...

Video of me reviewing food containers here.

BUT

BUT (!!)

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